This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born July 15, 1874, in Charleston, SCDied November 8, 1951, in Charleston, SC

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of ClaimsNominated by Herbert Hoover on May 23, 1930, to a seat vacated by Samuel J. Graham. Confirmed by the Senate on June 2, 1930, and received commission on June 2, 1930. Service terminated on June 27, 1939, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Chief Justice, Court of ClaimsNominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 23, 1939, to a seat vacated by Fenton W. Booth. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1939, and received commission on June 27, 1939. Assumed senior status on July 9, 1947. Service terminated on November 8, 1951, due to death.